Family-Friendly Things To Do In Omaha Events Calendar

Spring is here! Check out this list for upcoming kid-friendly activities, exhibits, stage shows, and more happening in the Omaha Metro Area in May 2019. Ready for summer festivals in Omaha and surrounding communities? Those are on the list, too! Looking for all the free concerts and free movies this summer? There are too many to list here, so visit this post: 100+ Free Summer Movies In Omaha (and Concerts).

How to read this post: The first events listed are things to come in chronological order, followed by all the on-going events like exhibits or shows that have already opened. Everything is in Omaha, unless otherwise noted in the address. The post ends with weekly activities at recreation centers and libraries (you may want to call ahead to make sure it is happening the day you plan on visiting).

Salute To Summer Festival

When: May 23-26 (carnival is May 23-26, fireworks on May 24 at dusk, parade on May 25 at 1 p.m.)

Where: Various locations in La Vista, Neb., including Central Park, City Hall and Community Center

Taste of Omaha

Castlepalooza: A Free Community Festival

When: June 1, 3 to 9 p.m.

Where: Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St.

Cost: FREE

Royal Highland Ball

When: June 1, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.

Cost: $20 for members and $35 for non-members; purchase tickets to both the Royal Highland Ball and Fairytale Ball and get combo tickets to attend both for $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Purchase tickets here.

Family Safari Tent Camp

Cost: $100 per person (children must be at least 4 years old; tents required)

Gateway To The West Days

When: June 6-9

Where: Various locations around Blair, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Kids Funfare

When: Thursdays, June 6-27, 10 a.m.

Where: Regency Court, 120 Regency Parkway

Cost: FREE

Springfield Days

When: June 7 and 8 (parade on June 8 at 2 p.m, Springfield’s Got Talent Show on June 8 at 5 p.m..)

Where: Springfield, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Bennington Daze

When: June 7-9 (parade is June 8 at 11 a.m., street dance is June 8)

Where: Various locations in Bennington

Cost: FREE

Carter Lake Parade & Festival

When: June 8

Where: Carter Lake, Iowa

Cost: FREE

“Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family”

When: June 8 through Sept. 1

Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.

Cost: Included with museum admission and FREE for members

Aviation STEM Day & Pancake Breakfast – Ages 11-18

When: June 8, 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Millard Airport, 12916 Millard Airport Plaza

Cost: TBD

Curious George Visits Story Time

When: June 8-14 ; June 8 at 10:30 a.m. (Willa Cather), June 10 at 10:30 a.m. (Abrahams), June 11 at 10:30 a.m. (South Omaha), June 12 at 10:30 a.m. (Main), June 13 at 10:15 a.m. (Benson), and June 14 at 10:30 a.m. (Florence)

Nerf Lock-in

Cost: FREE (must pre-register and have signed parental permission slip; for ages 12-18)

Rise Of The Tyrants – A Family-Focused Presentation

When: June 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.

Cost: Included with museum admission and FREE for members; registration is required

Princess Workshop

When: June 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Board and Brush, 539 N. 155th Plaza

Cost: $25

Ralston Independence Day Celebration

When: July 3 and 4 (parade is July 4 at 1 p.m., fireworks on July 4 at dusk)

Where: Ralston, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Fremont Days

When: July 12-14

Where: Various locations in Fremont, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Telescopes and Prairie Skies

When: July 19, 7 to 10 p.m.

Where: Wildlife Safari Park, 16406 292nd St, Ashland, Nwb.

Cost: $10 per person (pre-registration requested)

Gretna Days

When: July 25-28 (carnival July 25 & 26, fireworks on July 26 at 10:15 p.m., kiddie parade July 27 at 8 a.m.)

Where: Various locations in Gretna, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Benson Days

When: July 27 & 28 (parade on July 27 at 10 a.m., street festival on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Where: Benson neighborhood along Maple Street

Cost: FREE

Fairytale Ball

When: July 27, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.

Cost: $20 for members and $35 for non-members; purchase tickets to both the Royal Highland Ball and Fairytale Ball and get combo tickets to attend both for $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Purchase tickets here.

Valley Days

When: Aug. 9-11 (parade is Aug. 10 at 10 a.m.)

Where: Various locations in Valley, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Arrows to Aerospace in Bellevue

When: Aug. 16 & 17 (parade on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.)

Where: Washington Park in Olde Towne Bellevue, Neb.

Cost: FREE

Millard Days

When: Aug. 20-25 (parade is Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.)

Where: Andersen Park, 13625 Cottner St.

Cost: FREE

Dundee Day

When: Aug. 24

Where: 50th Street and Underwood Avenue

Cost: FREE

Loessfest

When: Aug. 30 through Sept. 1

Where: Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park on the Council Bluffs side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Cost: FREE

Midtown Crossing Car Show

When: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 3110 Farnam St.

Cost: FREE

Family-Friendly Things To Do: Exhibits & Shows Ending Soon

“American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith”

When: Through June 23 (opening day activities are March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.

Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $11 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for children (ages 3-12); and FREE for members and children age 2 and under

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